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Old Mar 21, 2020 | 02:31 PM
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I'm trying to remove the front left shock. On an 87 the top bolt is under the master brake cylinder. What's the easiest way to get to the bolt?
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Assuming it is the same as my 96, a 14 mm ratching wrench will work. You'll also have to grip the shock to keep it from moving while you undo the nut.
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The problem is getting to the bolt. In an 87 it's under the master cylinder. It looks like I'll have remove the air filter assembly.
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Can you grab a picture of it?
I'll get one of mine
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These pics were taken after I removed the air filter assembly. Otherwise it would have been next to impossible. Installing the new one was still pretty awkward.
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hmm, maybe a crowfoot wrench or a little stubby wrench would work.
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